Advisory Opinion: 1855

Year Issued: 1998

RPC(s): RPC 7.5(a)

Subject: Use of trade name with field of practice

I have been instructed by the Rules of Professional Conduct Committee to respond to your ethics inquiry #1855 concerning the use of a trade name.

The Committee has reviewed your inquiry and determined that the following: the trade name "[field of practice] Law Center" does not violate RPC 7.5(a) if used in conjunction with a law practice of the nature described by the inquiring lawyer.

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